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U.S. Forest Service
News Release
Contact: Brady Smith
Camillo fire update Flagstaff, Ariz., June 26, 2015, For Immediate Release —
Management of the
Camillo fire continues as fire managers’ predetermined objectives are still being met. The Horse Tank fire has moved into a patrol status with a final size of 3,603 acres. CAMILLO FIRE OVERVIEW Current Size: 19,959 acres Operations Today:
Crews are patrolling and monitoring areas that were ignited over the past several days. Preparation along the power lines towards the south for future ignitions is still occurring.
Smoke:
Evening thunderstorms near the fire are causing a shift in wind direction pushing smoke into the Mormon Lake and Lake Mary areas overnight. This trend may continue as monsoon storms are starting to occur
in the evening near the fire. Winds today will push smoke to the south/southwest during daytime hours. This evening, a shift in wind direction could push smoke into communities such as Winslow and Snowflake. Smoke in the immediate area of the fire will be
the densest in early morning and late in the evening, and motorists are urged to drive with caution. Closures: The southern boundary of the closure area has been extended to FR 135, which is closed to the
public. Residents of the Mahan Park subdivision who regularly use FR 135 from Lake Mary Road may use the alternate route of FR 294 off Lake Mary Road and the section of FR 135 that accesses their subdivision. Other closures include lands, roads, and trails
in the vicinity of Little Mormon Mountain. This includes Forest Roads 92, 124, and a portion of 82. The area on the south side of FR 125 will be closed, but lands north of the road as well as FR 125 itself will remain open with access to Kinnikinick Lake.
The Gooseberry Springs Trailhead and a portion of the Arizona Trail are also closed. See the
full closure order and map on Inciweb. Delays are possible along FR 125 and Lake Mary Road because of fire personnel, smoke and equipment in the area. Find online information on Inciweb at
inciweb.nwcg.gov. Follow the forest on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/coconinonf (@CoconinoNF). Photos will be available on the forest Flickr site at
www.flickr.com/coconinonationalforest. The public can also call the Coconino National Forest at 928-527-3600 during regular business hours. ###
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